Experience iconic Northern California Modernism at 519 Cliff Drive, a 1968 architectural masterpiece in the coveted beachside enclave of Rio del Mar. Designed by a revered Northern California Architect as his family home, the 2,115 sqft embodies the era's signature architectural style: harmonious integration of the landscape with minimalist design creating a unique and calming lifestyle. The open plan flow features 4 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, interior courtyard, private sundeck, laundry room and two car garage. Inside, a dramatic family room showcases a statement fireplace, iconic period furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors throughout the house open onto an interior courtyard. But the true magic lies within its appreciation for the coastal climate and the grounds' long-standing Monterey Cypress, Himalayan Dogwoods, Maples and 'Aptos Blue' Redwoods and its prime proximity to the beach. This isn't just a home; it's a gateway to the laid-back coastal lifestyle that defines Santa Cruz County. Enjoy a short stroll from the calm and quiet neighborhood to Hidden or Rio del Mar beaches where pelicans, seals and whales can be seen. An incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic buyer with an appreciation for NorCal architecture and an appetite for a renovation of this magnitude.
For sale
$1,899,000
519 Cliff Dr, Aptos, CA 95003
4beds
2,137sqft
Single Family Residence, Residential
Built in 1969
7,057 Square Feet Lot
$1,826,900 Zestimate®
$889/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
- 19 hours
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
Alistair Craft 01402715 831-234-1092,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno 831-460-1100,
Monica Elliott 01958141 415-645-3202,
Christie's International Real Estate Sereno
Source: MLSListings Inc,MLS#: ML82061287
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 3
- Full bathrooms: 2
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Rooms
- Room types: Laundry
Dining room
- Features: FormalDiningRoom
Family room
- Features: SeparateFamilyRoom
Heating
- Central Forced Air Gas, Fireplace(s)
Cooling
- None
Appliances
- Included: Washer/Dryer
- Laundry: Inside
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Number of fireplaces: 1
- Fireplace features: Living Room, Wood Burning
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,137
- Total interior livable area: 2,137 sqft
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Property
Parking
- Total spaces: 2
- Parking features: Attached, Off Street
- Attached garage spaces: 2
Lot
- Size: 7,057 Square Feet
- Features: Level
Details
- Parcel number: 04305403000
- Zoning: R-1-6
- Special conditions: Standard
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence, Residential
Materials
- Foundation: Concrete Perimeter
- Roof: TarGravel
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1969
Utilities & green energy
- Gas: PublicUtilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
- Utilities for property: Public Utilities, Water Public
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Aptos
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $889/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $591,344
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
- Listing agreement: ExclusiveAgency
Estimated market value
$1,826,900
$1.74M - $1.92M
$5,186/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $1,899,000$889/sqft |
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Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -- | $591,344 +2% |
| 2025 | $8,101 +209.8% | $579,749 +393.3% |
| 2024 | $2,615 +4.4% | $117,515 +2% |
| 2023 | $2,505 +3.9% | $115,211 +2% |
| 2022 | $2,411 +8.5% | $112,952 +2% |
| 2021 | $2,222 +2.4% | $110,738 +1% |
| 2020 | $2,170 +2.1% | $109,602 +2% |
| 2019 | $2,127 +3.4% | $107,452 +2% |
| 2018 | $2,056 +1.7% | $105,346 +2% |
| 2017 | $2,022 +2% | $103,281 +2% |
| 2016 | $1,983 +3.8% | $101,256 +1.5% |
| 2015 | $1,911 +3.1% | $99,735 +2% |
| 2014 | $1,853 | $97,781 +2.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $95,430 +2% |
| 2011 | -- | $93,559 +0.8% |
| 2010 | -- | $92,860 -0.2% |
| 2009 | -- | $93,081 +2% |
| 2008 | -- | $91,256 +2% |
| 2007 | -- | $89,467 +2% |
| 2006 | -- | $87,713 +2% |
| 2005 | -- | $85,993 +2% |
| 2004 | -- | $84,307 +1.9% |
| 2003 | -- | $82,762 +2% |
| 2002 | -- | $81,139 +2% |
| 2001 | -- | $79,548 +2% |
| 2000 | -- | $77,988 |
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Neighborhood: 95003
Nearby schools
Schools provided by the listing agent
- District: PajaroValleyUnified
Source: MLSListings Inc. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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